Immigration Law

Ching Law Firm represents a diverse client base ranging from individuals to multinational businesses in their immigration related matters. We provide comprehensive immigration services that include family reunification, citizenship, adoption, skilled and professional workers, investors and consular processing for waiver, immigrant and non-immigrant visas.

US immigration law is complicated, and is subject to constant legislative changes. Many people experience that even minor mistakes or failures can have serious consequences on their eligibility for future immigration benefits. Having an experienced attorney to guide you through this long and stressful process can mean the difference between a successful outcome and the denial of immigration benefits.

Types of Visas

Immigrant Visas

Non-Immigrant Visas

Immigrant Visas

Family Based Immigrant VisaImmediate relative

Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Minor Children of U.S. Citizens

Parents of U.S. citizens

First Preference

U.S. Citizens’ unmarried sons and daughters (over 21) and their children

Second Preference

Spouses and minor children of U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders)

U.S. lawful permanent resident’s unmarried sons and daughters (over 21) and their children

Third Preference

U.S. citizens’ married sons and daughters (regardless of age) and their children

Fourth Preference

Brothers and sisters (and their spouses and children) of U.S. citizens, 21 years of age or over

Employment Based Immigrant VisasFirst Preference – Priority Worker

Alien with “extraordinary ability” in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics, whose ability have been demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim

Outstanding professors and researchers – recognized internationally as outstanding in a specific academic area with at least 3 years of experience in teaching and researching in the academic area

Multinational executives and managers

Employed for 1 year (in last of 3 years) by a “firm or corporation or other legal entity or an affiliate of subsidiary thereof”

Seek to enter U.S. in order to continue to render services to the same employer

Second Preference – Professional with advanced degrees and aliens with exceptional ability

Professionals holding advanced degrees (Master degree or above) “or their equivalent” (at least 5 years of professional experience in the profession)

Alien with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business that will substantially benefit prospectively the national economy, cultural, or welfare of the U.S.

Third Preference – Professionals, skilled workers and other workers

Professionals – Aliens with baccalaureate degrees and who are members of the professions

Skilled workers – Jobs requiring two years’ training

Other workers – Unskilled workers

Fourth Preference – Special immigrant

Person seeking reacquisition of citizenship

Religious workers

U.S. employee abroad for 15 years

Panama Canal Treaty employees

Certain foreign medical graduates

Certain commuters from border

Certain retired officers of international organizations, and their spouses and unmarried sons and daughters

Certain returning residents

Certain children declared dependents by juvenile courts

Fifth Preference: Employment Creation Investors

Any alien who make an investment of $500,000 in rural or high unemployment area or $1 million in any area after November 29, 1990.

A-1 Ambassador, public minister, career diplomat or consular officer, and immediate familyA-2 Other foreign government official or employee, and immediate familyA-3 A-1 or A-2 alien’s attendant, servant, or personal employee, and immediate familyB-1 Temporary visitor for businessB-2 Temporary visitor for pleasureC-1 Alien in transitC-2 Alien in transit to United Nations headquarters District under Headquarters AgreementC-3 Foreign government official, immediate family, attendant, servant, or personal employee, in transitD Crew member (sea or air)E-1 Treaty trader, spouse, and children (under a “treaty of commerce and navigation” U.S. has with alien’s country)E-2 Treaty investor, spouse, and childrenF-1 Student attending academic institutionF-2 Spouse or children of F-1 studentG-1 Principal resident representative of recognized foreign member government to international organization, immediate family, and staffG-2 Other representative of recognized foreign member government to international organization, and immediate familyG-3 Representative of unrecognized or nonmember foreign government to international organization, and immediate familyGA International organization officer or employee, and immediate familyG-5 G-1, G-2, G-3, or GA Alien’s attendant, servant, or personal employee and immediate familyH-1A Temporary worker performing services as registered nurseH-1B Temporary worker performing services in “specialty occupation”H-2A Temporary worker performing agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal natureH-2B Temporary worker performing other temporary services or laborH-3 TraineeHA Spouse or children of alien classified H-1, H-2, or H-3 representative of foreign information media, spouse, and childrenJ-1 Exchange visitorJ-2 Spouse or children of exchange visitorK-1 Fiance or fianc of U.S. citizenK-2 Children of fiance or fiance of U.S. citizenL-1 Intra-company transfereeL-2 Spouse or children of alien classified L-1M-1 Student in vocational or other recognized non-academic institutionN-8 Parent of children classified as special immigrantN-9 Children of parent classified as special immigrantO-1 Alien with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athleticsO-2 Aliens assisting in athletic or artistic performance of O-1 aliensO-3 Spouse or children of O-1, O-2 aliensP-1 Internationally recognized entertainers and athletesP-2 Artist or entertainer performing under exchange programP-3 Artist or entertainer performing under a culturally unique programPA Spouse or children of P-1, P-2, P-3 aliensQ Participant in international culture exchange programR Religious workers and their spouses and children

Please consult the number (504) 525-8810 or send an email to jecusa_visa@yahoo.com for your specific case.

About Joseph E. Ching

Ching Law Firm has been serving clients in the Gulf Coast area since our New Orleans office opened in 1988. With our representative office in Beijing, we offer global capabilities with a local sensibility. We are attorneys, paralegals, and support staff dedicated to advancing the business and personal objectives of our clients.

Beijing,China Office

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